ice axe
Alpinist's sharp aid
An ice axe is a mountaineering tool with a pointed metal head and spike, used for climbing on ice and snow.
The head typically combines a pick for gripping ice and an adze for cutting steps.
Climbers also use it for self-arrest—digging the pick into the slope to stop a fall.
Also spelled ice ax.
Pointed breaking tool
- adzeTransverse-bladed hewing implement
- shaftNarrow vertical passage
- spikeSharp rise or point
- headUppermost body part
leash · lanyard · pommel · ferrule · grip · handle · ergonomic · rubberized
High-altitude peak climbing
- ascendMove upward
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- crevasseDeep glacial fissure
belay · rappel · anchor · crampons · pitch · traverse · vertical · self-arrest
Stopping one's own fall
- plungeSudden steep descent
- anchoringFastening securely to position
- swingSuspended recreational seat
- placementPutting somewhere specific
fixed point · belay · glissade · braking
pick
Pointed breaking tool
head · leash · lanyard · pommel · ferrule · grip · handle · ergonomic · rubberized · textured
alpinism
High-altitude peak climbing
- ascendMove upward
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
crevasse · belay · rappel · anchor · crampons · pitch · traverse · vertical · self-arrest · mountaineering
self-arrest
Stopping one's own fall
placement · fixed point · belay · glissade · braking
frozen waterfall
Solidified plunging stream
- Axeshatchet, broadaxe, tomahawk, thrower, hawk
- Arctic Survivalfrostbite, hypothermia, igloo, parka, snowshoes
- cutting toolssaw, saws, knife, blade, scissors
- expedition gearbackpack, binoculars, compass, climbing rope, canteen
- mountain lifeyodeling, alpine skiing, skiing, hiking, snowboarding
- outdoor gearbackpack, tent, sleeping bag, hiking boots, compass
ice axewalking stick
Handheld support for ambulation
rock hammer · trekking pole · alpenstock · cane · hiking pole
ice, axe, icicle, ices, axed, glacier, pickaxe, axeman, axemen